Not praying for ten strings

During the demon-summoning ceremony, Aiwass finally recalled his past life's memories.
This should be an online game that his family's company had released and operated for six years. Now, his foster father was the leader of the latest version's antagonist organization.
He would expose his identity six years later, hesitate and then defect from the protagonist's side. Ultimately, because he decided to take a fatal strike meant for the player character, he was killed by his upright older brother in a transitional CG without even a chance to enter the main content.
——But the problem was not too significant. Aiwass also knew many secret advancement routes exclusive to the player character, as well as the Nurturing Secret Sequel regulations of the various Paths. He believed he could reverse his unfortunate fate……
So now there was only one issue left.
"According to the original plot, shouldn't I have been rescued by the protagonist before this lousy ceremony even began?"
Tied to the ceremonial altar as a sacrifice, Aiwass fell into contemplation.
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Keywords: Victorian Fantasy, Amber Flow


When the plot-skips players into the game world

"If possible," Anastasia's voice came without hesitation, yet it became dull, "I would like... to leave with you."


As she spoke these words, she was still growing.


Her original form had been completely covered by the tree—or rather, her body had completely turned to wood.


When Aiwass looked at her now, he could no longer see any trace of the young girl she once was within the gradually growing outline of the Great Tree. Even her voice had "matured," as if covered by a thick layer of leather, becoming dull and distorted compared to before.


Perhaps it was out of trust, or perhaps it was due to affection.


Or maybe it was because of her desire for the world and her anticipation of the unknown that she gave her answer directly without even asking what Aiwass was going to do.


Aiwass's lips curved into a slight smile as he picked out three Tarot Cards and wedged them between the fingers of his right hand.


Chapter 160 [Enchantment Card: Tree Demon·Moon Spirit]